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People’s Bank of China extends required reserves on banks’ margin deposits

Such deposits have a similar effect as 100-150bp reserve requirement ratio hikes.

People’s Bank of China extends required reserves on banks’ margin deposits

Such deposits have a similar effect as 100-150bp reserve requirement ratio hikes.

HLB-EON merger to produce long term benefit, says research

Analysts are upbeat that the new merged entity between Hong Leong Bank and EON Bank will benefit in the long run.

BOA to sell $8.3B worth of China Construction Bank shares

Bank of America will sell around 13.1 billion common shares of China Construction Bank Corporation to generate approximately 8.3 billion dollars of cash.

Chang Hwa Bank inks deals with 2 China lenders

Tie up with Bank of China and Bank of Communications furthers lender’s expansion in the country.

HLB posts 12.5% increase in fiscal year net profits

Hong Leong Bank Bhd overcame a slashed fourth quarter profit to end the financial year with an increased net profit.

Korean banks increase BIS capital ratio in Q2

The capital adequacy ratio of South Korean banks edged up in the second quarter on account of solid earnings.

OSK-UOB starts offering global food Islamic equity fund

The fund will have a Shariah- compliant equity exposure of up to 98% of the fund's next asset value.

CCB targets raising $12.5bn in CNY bond sale

Borrowing costs for CNY denominated debt were “substantially lower” in Hong Kong than in China.

India banks cautious on mounting bad loans

Slowdown in sectors such as real estate fuelled more concerns of a potential further rise in asset quality issues.

ANZ plans raising $786mn in convertible preference shares

The shares, considered tier 1 capital under Basel III reforms, are eyed to carry an annual margin of 3.1%-3.3%.

Hong Leong Bank and Kony Solutions launches mobile banking service

The app is available in Apple iPhone's iOS, Google's Android OS and the RIM BlackBerry OS platforms.

EastWest Bank engages in microfinance via M&A

The Philippine central bank allowed the lender to convert up to 41 of the 46 Green Bank branches.

ICICI Bank’s Money2India now available on mobile

Non-resident Indians can now easily track exchange rates, as well as track their money transfer request via their mobile phones.

SBI: Business as usual even without government funding in FY2011

State Bank of India can continue its growth this financial year even if the Indian government's proposed capital infusion doesn't take place, a top executive said Tuesday.

China gives nod to 5 foreign banks for bond market

PBOC allowed foreign institutions to trade in its interbank bond market to widen the channels for offshore Renminbi to flow back into China.

Bank Mandiri adopts new Visa feature in credit cards

'Verified by Visa' feature combines e-commerce platform and security.

China banks’ combined profits amount to an amazing $57b in 1H2011

The top 5 Chinese banks knocked out their 14 largest US and European rivals.